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FWC Home : Wildlife & Habitats : Nonnative Species: Abdim's Stork - Ciconia abdimii :

Abdim's Stork - Ciconia abdimii

Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.

First year: 1999

Extirpated year:

Established status: Species are present but not confirmed to be breeding. Population persists only with repeated introductions and/or escapes of individuals.

Estimated Florida range: 3 counties  Not reported breeding

Statewide trend: Unknown status

Threats to natives:  Unknown

Species Account: Native to Africa.

County First Year Extirpated YearBreeding statusNotes
Collier 1999  Not reported breeding 
Lee 1999  Not reported breeding 
Monroe1999 Not reported breeding(Pranty 1999a)

References

Pranty, B. 1999a. Field observations [winter report: December 1998 to February 1999]. Florida Field Naturalist 27:130-140.

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